Credit: CATLChinese battery giant CATL reports that it has successfully flown a 4-ton plane using its ultra-high-density "condensed batteries." The company now anticipates having an 8-ton electric aircraft with a range of 2,000 to 3,000 km (1,240-1,865 miles) operational within the next 3-4 years.CATL's Market Dominance and Technological Advancements in Battery DensityCATL is currently...
Airplane. Credit: Unsplush.MIT researchers have broken new ground in aerial robotics by developing cutting-edge algorithms tailored for the precise trajectory planning and control of tailsitter aircraft. These algorithms harness the exceptional maneuverability and versatility of tailsitters, enabling them to perform daring maneuvers like sideways and upside-down flight. Notably, these algorithms boast remarkable computational efficiency, capable of...
Credit: istockThose residing in close proximity to an airport or directly beneath the flight path of incoming and outgoing jets often yearn for the opportunity to listen to Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence."The impact of airplane noise is severe, as demonstrated by various studies and reports. In a 2022 study conducted in...
The Pterodynamics Transwing design presents a combination of compactness and stability in its VTOL and hover mode, while boasting an impressively wide wingspan during cruise mode, resulting in remarkable efficiency.A recently released video demonstrates the flight of an intriguing eVTOL aircraft design on a larger scale. The Transwing platform utilizes a distinctive wing system...
Credit: SpaceXSpaceX is launching Starlink Aviation, a new service that will make its satellite internet network available on planes. "With Starlink, passengers will be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet from the moment they walk on their plane," the company tweeted on October 18.Starlink AviationIn June 2022, the FCC gave SpaceX authorization to begin...
Lignin-based jet fuel packs more power for less pollutionSpeculative plant-based jet fuel can enhance engine efficiency and effectiveness while doing without aromatics. The pollution-causing substances added to standard gas, according to a new research study.In research published in the journal Gas, researchers evaluated a Washington State University-developed jet fuel based on lignin. A natural...
Although the emissions targets for air travel remain in line with the overall goals of the Paris Agreement, there is a tremendous likelihood that the climate influence of aviation will certainly not satisfy these objectives, according to a new research study.Aeronautics is a vital contributor to the global economy; however it affects climate change...
Lightweight aerogel suspended in a honeycomb structure. Credit: University of BathAn exceptionally light new material that can decrease aircraft engine noise and enhance passenger comfort has been established at the University of Bath.The graphene oxide-polyvinyl alcohol aerogel weighs simply 2.1 kg per cubic meter, making it the lightest sound insulation ever before produced. It...
The proposed layout might minimize nitrogen oxide exhausts by 95 percent, a brand-new study finds.At cruising altitude, planes launch a constant stream of nitrogen oxides into the environment, where the chemicals can stick around to create ozone and fine particulates. Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, are a significant source of air contamination and are connected...
Ultra-efficient 3D published drivers could assist fix the problem of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and supply a cutting edge option to thermal management throughout numerous industries.Created by researchers at RMIT College in Melbourne, Australia, the extremely versatile catalysts are affordable to make and easy to scale.The team's lab demos show that the 3D printed...
